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Stand On Your Own Head

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Intro: 
E----------------
B----------------
G----------------
D----------------
A---------0-2----
E-3-3-3-3-----3--
Verse 1:
CI like Ampeople, Dthey're the Cones who can't GstandAm  
CThey're the Dones who can't Gstand
CI see Amsmoke Dsignals Ccoming from GthemAm  
CThey say, "We Dare out of Gfurniture"
Chorus:
D/F#Stand Gon your own Amhead for a D/F#change
Give me some Gskin to Amcall my own
D/F#Stand Gon your own Amhead for a D/F#change
Give me some Gskin to Amcall my own
Verse 2:
You made my day, now you have to sleep in it
Now you have to sleep in it
I love the world and if I have to sue for custody,
I will sue for custody
Chorus:
Stand on your own head for a change
Give me some skin to call my own
Stand on your own head for a change
Give me some skin to call my own
Stand on your own head
Stand on your own head for a change
Stand on your own head

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Stand On Your Own Head

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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D/F#

Intro:

E----------------

B----------------

G----------------

D----------------

A---------0-2----

E-3-3-3-3-----3--

Verse 1:

C Am D C G Am

I like people, they're the ones who can't stand

C D G

They're the ones who can't stand

C Am D C G Am

I see smoke signals coming from them

C D G

They say, "We are out of furniture"

Chorus:

D/F# G Am D/F#

Stand on your own head for a change

G Am

Give me some skin to call my own

D/F# G Am D/F#

Stand on your own head for a change

G Am

Give me some skin to call my own

Verse 2:

You made my day, now you have to sleep in it

Now you have to sleep in it

I love the world and if I have to sue for custody,

I will sue for custody

Chorus:

Stand on your own head for a change

Give me some skin to call my own

Stand on your own head for a change

Give me some skin to call my own

Stand on your own head

Stand on your own head for a change

Stand on your own head

About Stand On Your Own Head Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play Stand On Your Own Head by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stand On Your Own Head chords”, “Stand On Your Own Head guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants Stand On Your Own Head chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Stand On Your Own Head chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stand On Your Own Head lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, G, D, A, C.

FAQ — Stand On Your Own Head by They Might Be Giants

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Is "Stand On Your Own Head" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Stand On Your Own Head" by They Might Be Giants with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by They Might Be Giants below.

What key is "Stand On Your Own Head" in?

The chords for "Stand On Your Own Head" show the original chord names (including E, B, G, D, A, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.